Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.
COLIN POWELLA mirror reflects a man’s face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.
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The greatest gifts my parents gave to me were their unconditional love and a set of values.
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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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Always be looking for the opportunities, and always be optimistic about what you can do with that opportunity.
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Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.
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A mirror reflects a man’s face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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It takes more courage to send men into battle than to fight the battle yourself.
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Don’t bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.
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Look for intelligence and judgment and, most critically, a capacity to anticipate, to see around corners. Also look for loyalty, integrity, a high energy drive, a balanced ego and the drive to get things done.
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Don’t let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn’t go with it.
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You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
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There is no such thing as an unimportant person in an organization.
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Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.
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Never neglect details. When everyone’s mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.
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